Is it real?
Yes. Never revoked by the IRS. Latest filing on record: FY2025. IRS ruling in Feb 2025.
IRS Pub. 78 · IRS Auto-Revocation List · IRS Business Master File
Where the money goes
86 cents of each dollar spent went to programs.
Form 990 Part IX, line 25, columns B–D. Every line is in By the numbers.
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Who runs it and what they're paid
4 people listed on the 990.
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Questions the 990 asks
The form asks each of these directly. These are the filed answers.
- Family or business ties among officersPt VI · Ln 2Yes
- Top official's pay set by an independent reviewPt VI · Ln 15aNo
Programs and updates
Kalaivanar Foundation is an arts and culture nonprofit based in Los Angeles, CA, formed in 2025.
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The foundation presented a public performance attended by approximately 400 members of the public. The program also included an educational workshop providing instruction in theory, choreography, and dance discipline to approximately 125 participants.
The foundation supported the development of a new choreographic work through artistic workshopping and music creation. Funds were used for creative development activities in preparation for future public performances scheduled to take place in california and washington.
The foundation supported the recording and post-production of an original music album. Funds were used for studio recording, mixing, and mastering. Upon completion, the album will be made publicly available on major streaming platforms and shared through performances and community events.
Funders
Who pays for it.
From grant filings on record. Receipts are incomplete: individual donors are never listed.
Grants
By the numbers
The FY2025 990, line by line.
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| Line | Start FY25 | End FY25 |
|---|---|---|
| Cash and savingsLn 1–2 | $80K | |
| InvestmentsLn 11–13 | $434K | |
| Total assetsLn 16 | $0 | $523K |
| LiabilitiesLn 26 | $0 | $0 |
| Net assetsLn 32 | $0 | $523K |
| Line | Total | Programs | Management | Fundraising |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grants to domestic individualsLn 2 | $3K | $3K | ||
| Management feesLn 11a | $665 | $665 | ||
| Investment management feesLn 11f | $3K | $3K | ||
| Other fees for servicesLn 11g | $10K | $10K | ||
| Advertising and promotionLn 12 | $1K | $1K | ||
| Information technologyLn 14 | $8 | $8 | ||
| OccupancyLn 16 | $6K | $6K | ||
| TravelLn 17 | $2K | $2K | ||
| InsuranceLn 23 | $1K | $233 | $805 | |
| Other expenses (24a–d)Ln 24 | $304 | $304 | ||
| Total functional expensesLn 25 | $27K | $23K | $4K | $0 |
Filing history
| Year | Money in | Money out | In minus out | Net assets | Download |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 Latest Viewing | $527K | $27K | $500K | $523K | 990 PDF |
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Schedules filed Part IV
See the full FY2025 990 (6 parts)
Part I · Summary $526,900 revenue, 12 lines filed
Part VI · Governance 4 of 4 board members independent, 4 to look at
Part VIII · Statement of revenue $526,900 across 8 lines filed
Part IX · Statement of functional expenses $27,377 across 10 lines filed
Part X · Balance sheet $522,991 assets, 9 lines filed
Part XI · Reconciliation of net assets $522,991 net assets at year end
Form 990 e-file (XML) FY2025 from the IRS · Classification, formation year and address from the IRS Business Master File
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